Dear Ted and Dr. Tambar,
I hope this message finds you well. I recently came across your post titled "Have You Talked to Your Doctor About What To Expect From Biologics?" on nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA). While the content provides valuable insights into treatment adherence and open communication with healthcare providers, it's worth noting that the post doesn't explicitly address the question it poses.
This omission raises a concern as the post's title suggests a focus on… read more
I have family members that are not Huggers and I just don't get it ! So I get it & here's a big ol hug for "U".🙂
Do I need to go to a Rheumatologist to be accurately diagnosed and what's the difference between undifferentiated Spondylitis and Spondylithesis?
A little bit more. But now I'm losing my sight. Duh
Do you go to gym 🏋️♂️ 💪 or walking 🚶♀️ 🤔 or spend time with family and friends 🤔????
I'm starting home health physical therapy soon. My most recent diagnosis is axial spondylitis and spondylosis? I'm at a loss for words, my Rhuematologist diagnosed me with AK last year and Psoriatic… read more
Why do we cought if we have no bacterial infection?
How does treating pain translate into a productive cough if we don't have a cold?
Thanks Rosanna😊
Guess I’ll have to do some digging around in the linen closet and see if I still have one.
Need to clean it out anyway! Lol
I was told years ago that I have Restrictive Lung Disease. Way before my AS diagnosis.
Just wondering how many people also have Asthma, COPD or other lung impairments because it seems that there is a relation with AS.
Thanks 😊
Yes, I am diagnosed and treated for asthma. I have had pneumonia 4x in the past seven years. I have extreme back pain - thoracic, at the hip and neck pain. Taking tramadol, and baclophen for the pain… read more
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=utyL2bm1I7E. These are super easy, fun refreshing movements that are so easy to do. They are refreshing because they get blood flowing in a gentle way that makes a person feel better. It is a very simple yoga that can be done laying down, sitting and all kinds of ways. The lady on her youtube channel say it helps with weight loss. I haven’t tried hem much so not sure about that but I guess if a person starts moving a lot as opposed to not moving due to immobility… read more
Here is another view.
Good response...i go to the pool also..trying to twist shake and whatever..to take my mind off this chronic pain...i also do dry kneedling at physical therapy..
Last night I just felt like my body was lacking something, like I needed some fruit.Went to store and loaded up on fruit.Had some and instantly I felt better🤔
I know when i start craving sour things my body needs folic acid. So yes our body tells us what we need if we could just learn what it all means
I love swimming but is it safe to do when I suffer with spondylitis,osteoarthritis and bulging discs in spine I don’t want to make my conditions worse,any advice please.
I've been trying to go swimming at the YMCA once a week in the warm pool. I'm pretty sore the next day from over doing it. It's easy to do too much and not know it until later. If you start swimming… read more